DNA Evidence for Book of Mormon Geography DVD presentation has now gone as far as Europe, New Zealand, Germany, Alaska, Samoa, South Africa and throughout the United States. The response has been nothing short of amazing and it is humbling to hear and read the positive responses.
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Book of Mormon Evidences Retreat
Zermatt Resort and Spa
Midway, Utah
RESCHEDULED to Feb 6th & 7th, 2009
Mark your calendars, more information to come!
For more information visit the galleries page here .
See the upcoming events page for more information, dates, times and locations.
Visit the ***NEW*** BLOG and post your comments, thoughts and feelings about this research!
http://BookofMormonEvidenceBlog.wordpress.com/
Deseret News and MormonTimes.com articles on this research
See the two articles by Michael De Groote Titled "Raiders of the Lost Book of Mormon DNA"
Part 1: http://www.mormontimes.com/DB_index.php?id=1197
Part 2: http://www.mormontimes.com/DB_index.php?id=1250
http://www.deseretnews.com/article/1,5143,700230209,00.html
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Two of the articles are by LDS church historians and support the information in the DVD presentation.
Download the transcript of Sections 5 & 6 of the DVD "Prophesies and Promises" FREE now!
Just added: Statements of Prophets on Evolution
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Just released DVD titled "Creation and Evolution: A Witness of Prophets" by ZionVison
President Joseph Fielding Smith after 54 years serving as an apostle of the Lord Jesus Christ and seeing the effects of evolution on society taught:
“It has been truthfully said that organic evolution is Satan’s chief weapon in this dispensation
in his attempt to destroy the divine mission of Jesus Christ." Joseph Fielding Smith
(Joseph Fielding Smith, Man, His Origin and Destiny [Salt Lake City: Deseret Book Co., 1954], 184 – 185.)
Of Joseph Fielding Smith's writings on the subject of organic evolution, President Ezra Taft Benson stated:
“It is . . . apparent to all who have the Spirit of God in them that Joseph Fielding Smith's writings will stand the test of time.”
(Ezra Taft Benson, This Nation Shall Endure [Salt Lake City: Deseret Book Co., 1977], 27.)
for additional information see here
Have you have ever wondered about the position of the Prophets and Apostles of the church on the subject of organic evolution?
This video is extremely important and should be seen by every LDS high school and university student and their parents.
*** New Book*** "Out of Captivity" by Charles Allen
"...a book whose time has come! --Susan Easton Black"
This amazing book chronicles the preparation of a people and a nation to receive the gospel of Jesus Christ. It establishes that the Pilgrims and Puritans who came 'out of captivity' in Europe formed the foundations of the new 'Gentile' nation prophesied of in the Book of Mormon which became the United States of America. Lee Groberg, of Groberg Communications, wrote "As a filmmaker for PBS Television, I am utilizing Allen's information for two different documentary films. Thank you Charles W. Allen!"
For additional information see here
New Re-printed Book from 1851! Antiquities of the State of New York
book reprint from the original by E.G. Squier in 1851
This book details the "results of extensive original surveys and explorations" commissioned by the Smithsonian Institution of Washington and the Historical Society of New York of the ancient monuments found in the area. Contents include information on the ancient Earth Works, Enclosures, Mounds, Bone Pits/Heaps, Implements, Temple mounds, use of copper and silver and defensive structures of the ancient inhabitants of this country. For those looking for additional information on the historicity of the Book of Mormon in this proposed geography, this is an important resource. It has not been available as an exact duplicated reprint until now.
Searching for the Great Hopewell Road
DVD by American Public Television.
This landmark documentary, about one of the most fascinating cultures in ancient North America, details the Hopewell mound building people who flourished in this area from 200 B.C. to 400 A.D. For those looking for additional information about the proposed Nephite culture, this is a must have resource. This one-hour documentary is filled with important information about a people and culture that correlate very closely with those described in the Book of Mormon.
See this page for more details.
'THE ULTIMATE LDS TOUR' was a tremendous success! "THANK YOU" to all who came and all those who participated in the many activities along the way. It was a thrill and pleasure to get to meet and become acquainted with so many wonderful and faithful new friends. For some photo's of the tour, click HERE
We explored the parallel histories of early church history and the proposed Nephite civilization of the Hopewell Mound Builders,
together for the first time! All in the "Heartland" of the Promised Land of the Book of Mormon!
We flew into Rochester, New York and took a motor coach for 13 days! We experienced the serenity of the Sacred Grove, Palmyra Temple, the Hill Cumorah, Grandin Press, Smith Farm, Martin Harris Farm, Whitmer Farm, and other early church history sites. Then to Niagara Falls, Fairview Harbor, Morley Farm, Stone Quarry, Kirtland Temple and Visitors Center (Newel K. Whitney store, homes and shops), and the Johnson Farm. From there we explored the largest ancient earthworks in the Americas, the Great Circle and Great Octagon in Newark, OH and then south to Flint Ridge, site of ancient flint working. Chilicothe, an ancient earthwork forming the southern end of the the Great Hopewell Road was our next area of exploration to see Mound City, Newark, Seip Mound, Spruce Hill Mound, Fort Hill and the famous Serpent Mound. Fort Ancient with its extensive ditch and rampart structures as described by Moroni and an Adena culture mound was visited the next day. Our focus of attention then turned to brother Joseph's city, Nauvoo, and felt his loss at Carthage. A visit to the Zelph Mound, Quincy, Warsaw, the fabulous Big Springs, and the Cahokia Mounds and Museum completed the tour, flying out of St. Louis on our return.
It was an amazing and informative trip. The tour guides, Mary Ellen Elggren, Hartman Rector Jr. Wayne May and Rod Meldrum all contributed to making this one of the most inspiring and knowledgable LDS tours ever! Again many thanks to all who participated and contributed to making it a tremendous success.
This is the prime time for the amazingly beautiful autumn leaves in thier full color and it will be the most unforgetable 'Ultimate' LDS tour ever.
Elder Hartman Rector Jr., Wayne May, Mary Ellen Elggren along with Rod Meldrum will be the tour directors. New and exciting insights will be discovered and shared by all those in attendence all along the way.
Travel arrangements were made through Clawson Shields Tours, SLC, UT.
*** Quote by Austin Farrar on the relationship between rational argument (evidence) and belief ***
"Though argument does not create conviction, lack of it destroys belief.
What seems to be proved may not be embraced;
but what no one shows the ability to defend is quickly abandoned.
Rational argument does not create belief, but it maintains a climate in which belief may flourish."
It is hoped that you will find the information informative, enlightening, and that it creates in all who see it a strong desire to study and ponder the truthfulness of
The Book of Mormon, to learn more about The Prophet, Joseph Smith Jr., and the gospel he restored to the earth and
ultimately to develop a stronger personal testimony of Jesus Christ.
This is the greatest of all gifts.
The History Channel is offering their Mega Disasters Series: Earthquake in the Heartland as seen on TV.
For those interested in seeing a wonderful documentary about the possible connection between the destruction witnessed by the Nephites at the time of Christ and the New Madrid fault system, this documentary is a must see. You can order a copy of the DVD at the History Channel store by clicking here .
From The History Channel site: "Could a killer earthquake strike America's heartland? If history proves true, the answer is yes. The 1811-1812 New Madrid Earthquakes (centered in southeast Missouri) rank as some of North America's most catastrophic natural disasters. Stretching more than 160 miles, a system of earthquake faults lurks beneath the Mississippi River basin, loaded and ready to erupt. And it's happened before. Pioneer residents of New Madrid, Missouri were thrown from their beds in the early hours of December 16, 1811 when an estimated 8-point earthquake hit. But it wasn't just one event. Multiple shocks [over 2,000] were experienced over the next three months--the largest caused the Mississippi to flow backwards. No earthquake sequence has lasted so long, produced so many shocks, nor created such astonishing phenomena on land and water. The New Madrid Fault remains a seismically active area and experts expect a repeat. The only question is when..."
Response to the recent FAIR reviews.
Detailed responses may be made available however, they will be tempered to follow the wise counsel of Brother Robert D. Hales in his conference talk "Christian Courage: The Price of Discipleship" discribing how to deal with false accusations and antagonistic attacks as has been perpetrated by the self-appointed and self-proclaimed 'defenders of Mormonism' at FAIR.
http://www.bookofmormonevidence.org/page.php?page=rod
http://bookofmormonevidenceblog.wordpress.com/
Correction Notice: A quote from President Hinckley used in the presentation is used incorrectly and will be removed from the next version of the DVD and all future presentations. It was incorrectly understood that the Prophet was speaking of all people who dismiss Joseph Smith, including LDS scholars; however it has been brought to my attention that President Hinckley spoke specifically of non-members and did not specifically mention scholars. As stated in the live, non-scripted presentation, if there are mistakes they will be corrected.